The Ups & Down (syndrome) of the Allred Family

For anyone who has followed me, or my journey with Jacob, you know that speech has been one of our biggest struggles. Getting ready to g...

This is my monthly post on Jacob's speech progression using Gemiini. Admittedly, we haven't been using Gemiini as often as I'd...

What does a crab say? Holy cow!  I did NOT intent to go six months before returning Jacob to the Gemiini Program. But, life, being life,...

Today is a short entry...thank goodness.   It's not my favorite, but it's part of life.  Yesterday was picture day at the ...

For those of you who know me, or have spent any significant amount of time with Jacob, you know that at nearly 4 years old, he is still pret...

This week my son turns three.  THREE!!!  How can that be?  It seems as if just months ago we were in the hospital fighting for his life, try...

People often ask me if I ever sleep.  And, quite frankly, I don't much.  Partly out of habit from the 10+ years I used to work nights r...

There's a long-standing joke in my family that one must NEVER EVER EVER pray for patience.  Because when they pray for patience, God dec...